Stub Mandrel

Funny moment from last night. Songer asks 'is anyone into Deep Purple?' One audience member gets the raptures but we launch into Devil Woman... Black Night was next though...

They are fne as affordable monitors, I've used them as PA for talks and once as vocal only pa for a small gig.

Any news? PJB still posting new products on FB.

My last visit to PMT Cardiff was only a couple of weeks ago. I've noticed it declining for over a year. Only a few doors up from long established Gamlins that closed recentlyaftef a long period of selling off stock. I commented to my partner that PMT was on it's last legs and that it was a shame Gamlins couldn't have hung on for a few more months.

That is,currently, pretty much my favourite colour scheme. Especially good with yellowing lacquer and scratchplate.

I got a couple of firm handshakes after yesterday's gig. Honestly, not what my arthritic thumbs want!

Sounds like you may have found your 'schtick'

The one you that makes you want to pick it up and play it. They are very different but both quality affordable basses. Try them and see which one speaks to you.

If you can remember computers that colour, you predate the Internet.

Just got back from a gig with Bendricks Rock in Newport. Overloud DJ/karaoke distorting and making setting up hard and soundcheck impossible. Town was quieter than last time, but we had an enthusiastic reception. My bass was very boomy and I had to cut bass and >gasp< boost mids to get a decent sound. Forgot my mic stand and really missed doing bvs, although there wasn't really much room for another mic. My usual rig with the AVII Precision. Quecha approach shoes which give my dodgy ankle excellent support. Got a band selfy for once!

Broadly speaking plant and animals that colonised and established naturally are considered native. Those that csme to th UK with human assistance are deemed introductions. Sycamores and rabbits were both brought by (probably) the Romans, and are considered introductions. Recent natural arrivals are considered 'colonisers - storks gor example. Once established and self-sustaining spevies are considered 'naturalised'. Invasive Non Native Species tend to cause problem. Often because without their usual predators and diseases they can dominate and damage existing ecosystems. Some introductions and, more usually, reintroductions are often seen as beneficial... beavers... but can be controversial. There are other categories: native, denizens, endemics... These should be objective terms but obviously humans tend to put value judgements on things. So colonising Asian hornets are "bad"...

I'd find it hard to resist if a Riverhead Unicorn came up.

In a box somewhere I have a basic phone with an e-paper display .

In the 80s/90s I used a 150W Laney Probass. Imagine anyone daring to call a 150W head 'pro' these days!

I bought some cheap powered speakers from Thomann. To their credit they give RMS power as well as the manufacturers claimed power. "Power: 600 W Peak / 140 W (RMS)"

Man hugs.

Always more productive with the rest of the band present 😁

And they had to stop after Trading Standards reminded them it was illegal.

Only stiff compared to rounds.

3 hours is the point where creativity and concentration die...

I'm not convinced the old gear is better, but it can be very good.

I think mine is about 96lbs.

Lee recently gave me a stupidly good deal on a bass. I'll chip in.

Hang on... those dots mean Höfner shpuld be pronounced Hefner. Mind blown.